Margaret never thought it would happen to her. She had a good job, a nice home, wonderful children and supportive friends and family. But Margaret had something else, a secret. As she looked outside at the holiday lights strung in her neighbor’s yard, it seemed so peaceful. Inside is where her secret reigned. No one, […]
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Roxanne’s Story
Roxanne first experienced abuse at a point in her life when everything is meant to be safe and you are supposed to be protected –her childhood. She horrifically endured childhood sexual abuse, leading into her teen years where she experienced teen dating violence. Before Roxanne had even reached adulthood, she had suffered multiple rapes. This […]
Patty’s Journey Forward
Patty did not pick up on the red flags that began to arise as the relationship grew. Her partner began to cut off her communications with family and friends. Patty thought this behavior proved that he must really love her because he wanted to spend all of his time with her.
WC&S Groups Aim to Help Heal, continued…
Last month you learned about some of Women’s Center & Shelter’s support groups (At The Table, Life Skills and Career Development). This month we want to share with you some of our other support groups that we offer to shelter clients of WC&S. Continue reading to learn more! RECOVERY GROUP – WC&S’ Recovery Group facilitators […]
WC&S’ Support Groups Aim to Help Heal
At Women’s Center & Shelter, not only is it extremely important to ensure the physical safety of our shelter residents but it’s also important to help with their emotional safety and healing process. We help our residents by offering a variety of groups—giving them the options to pick which ones interest them. WC&S wants to share some of […]
How To Talk To Your Children About Domestic Violence Media Coverage
We know that parents may have questions on how to handle discussions with their children regarding the recent media coverage of Ray Rice battering his wife. We thought it may be helpful to provide some tips and resources regarding this matter. A great resource provides tips for discussing fallen celebrities with your child or children. […]
